Monday, March 20, 2017

MCFARLAND [Wisconsin] - Joseph S. DiMaggio, age 67, passed away
unexpectedly
on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born in Madison, on Nov. 2,
1949, to
Joseph and Audrey (Brockman) DiMaggio. Joe grew up in Madison
and
went to Central High School. He then went on to own and operate
DiMaggio's Good Year for many years. He later went on to work at
Alliant
Energy where he retired. Joe loved travel with his wife, Gerri,
and his
children, Tony and Angie. They visited many beautiful places.
Family was
the most important thing to Joe, especially his grandson, Eli,
who he
worshiped. He also loved sports. If you stopped by on a weekend
you would
see him watching the Badgers or NASCAR and if he wasn't home he
was
attending one of Eli's sporting events. Joe also was a very
generous
person and if anyone needed help he was always there for them.
When
Joe was 16 he met the love of his life, the woman he would marry
and
spend the next 50 years with, Gerri M. Stapleman. They then went
on to
have two children, Tony and Angie. Joe is survived by his two
children, Tony (Yvonne Simms) of Evansville and Angie DiMaggio
of
McFarland; grandson, Eli; and many brothers and sisters, nieces
and
nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his mother and father;
his
wife, Gerri DiMaggio; his brother, Paul; and his nephews,
Zachary and
Jovanni. Joe was loved and will be missed by many, but he is
now
reunited with his wife, Gerri, and many others who have passed.
Joe is
now at peace and pain free and although he is gone, he will
forever be in
our hearts. God bless you dad/grandpa, (as Eli put it) may you
rest in
peace until we meet again. Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at
HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St.,
Oregon, on
Saturday, April 1, 2017, beginning at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to
immediately follow. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the
church
from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The family would to
extend
our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all your support and
condolences. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services
Madison (608) 442-0477

Joseph DiMaggio's class year is based on information in the 1967 Tychoberahn
yearbook, where he is pictured among the graduating seniors.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on March 20, 2017. Submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968).